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The Western Michigan* Genealogical Society (www.wmgs.org) was founded in 1954 with the purpose of preserving and making available for genealogical research the records of our ancestors; encouraging and assisting members in genealogical research; promoting the exchange of knowledge and encouraging the deposit of genealogical records in established libraries and archives.

*Includes Kent County and the counties immediately surrounding; namely Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Ionia, Barry and Allegan Counties. There is some extension beyond these counties into other areas of the Western Lower Peninsula.

Browsing Posts published in November, 2012

The monthly meeting on November 3rd featured Tim Gleisner of the Grand Rapids Public Library and WMGS board member, Lisa Christensen teaming up to discuss Mexican-American genealogy resources and research methods. An enthusiastic audience gave their program very high marks! The handout for Lisa’s portion is available here. We think you’ll find it very informative […]